Breast Cancer Facts
What is Breast Cancer?
Breast Cancer is a malignant tumor that affects the breast.
Can you get Breast Cancer even if it doesn't run in your family?
Can you get Breast Cancer even if it doesn't run in your family?Yes. 85% of women diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history of the disease.
Men can’t get breast cancer.
Myth — men can get breast cancer.
This “Good Morning America” anchor publicly battled breast cancer in 2007.
Robin Roberts
What month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month?
October
True or False: Black women are less likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer than white women.
True — but they are more likely to die from it.
What’s the recommended age for women at average risk to begin annual mammograms?
Age 40
Only women with a family history of breast cancer are at risk.
Myth — most cases occur with no family history.
This singer and Destiny’s Child member became an advocate after her mother’s diagnosis.
Beyoncé Knowles
What color represents breast cancer awareness?
Pink
What is the estimate of new cases of breast cancer in women?
The American Cancer Society estimates about 252,710 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in women.
How common is Breast Cancer in women than in men?
It is 100 times more common for women to get breast cancer than men.
The older you get, the more at risk you become.
This Grammy-winning singer revealed her breast cancer battle in 2022 and encouraged women to get screened.
Anita Baker
What’s one way you can support someone with breast cancer?
Offer help, listen, donate, or join awareness walks
What is the number of new cases of Breast Cancer in men?
The number of new cases for breast cancer in men is 2,470 in the U.S.
Back then, Breast Cancer was known as what disease?
Wearing bras or using deodorant causes breast cancer.
Myth
This tennis legend’s sister passed away from breast cancer, inspiring her to speak out about health equity.
Venus and Serena Williams
What is the name of a major annual walk/run that raises money for breast cancer research?
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
What is one major reason for higher mortality rates among Black women with breast cancer?
Delayed diagnosis, less access to care, or biological differences
What is one healthy lifestyle habit that lowers breast cancer risk?
Regular physical activity, maintaining a healthy weight, or limiting alcohol
Breast cancer always shows a lump.
Myth — sometimes it shows skin or areola changes first.
This actress from Being Mary Jane produced a documentary highlighting health disparities for Black women with breast cancer.
Gabrielle Union
What’s one local or national organization that supports Black women with breast cancer?
Sisters Network Inc., African American Breast Cancer Alliance, or Black Women’s Health Imperative